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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.77, 328.17 and 154.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.77, 328.17 and 154.73 is: 213.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.77 : 328.17 = 154.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.77/328.17 = 154.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.77x = 328.17 × 154.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.77x = 50,776.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,776.10/237.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.56

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